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Beer in the bleachers – Tuscaloosa City Council approves alcohol sales at Bryant-Denny

The Tuscaloosa City Council approved a concession application to sell alcohol inside football games at the University of Alabama (UA) Tuesday.

Pelham Range Alabama News
Mysterious loud boom causing concern in Calhoun County – 'Sounded like death was on its way'

A mysterious loud boom was reported in east Alabama late Tuesday, and although some agencies claim they know the source of the boom, people in Calhoun County want more information. Furthermore, that alleged source, which is Pelham Range, denies responsibility.

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Orr proposes 'significant' rebates for those who paid state income taxes – 'We conservatives need to send money back'

Earlier this week, State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur), the Senate Education Trust Fund chairman, floated the possibility of lawmakers offering a tax rebate in the upcoming year, given the current budgetary surplus of state government.

Simjee Alabama News
Judge issues gag order, makes sheriff remove social media posts after shooting death near Cheaha State Park

Clay County District Judge David F. Law issued a gag order in connection to a deadly shooting that happened Sunday near Cheaha State Park.

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Legislative Fiscal Office: State budgets in 'great shape,' ready to 'weather a storm'

“Alabama budgets are in a great shape. We are in a better position to weather a storm than we were ten years ago," said Kirk Fulford with the Fiscal Office of the Legislative Services Agency.

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'Bad things happen behind closed doors all the time between kids and adults' – Concerned parents address school mental health counselors

Concerns linger for children 14 and older who can have unsupervised consultation with school mental health counselors without the knowledge or consent of parents.

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Wellborn Cabinets touts Oxford expansion: 'Georgia made us a very competitive offer — but Alabama is our home'

Wellborn Cabinets announces plans for $17 million plant in Oxford. The new facility will create 414 new jobs in the Talladega Calhoun County area.

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Smith & Wesson CEO Mark Smith slams effort to 'disparage' company over gun violence – Politicians 'to blame for the surge in violence and lawlessness'

Mark Smith, CEO of gun maker Smith & Wesson, released a spirited statement this week, blaming "politicians and their lobbying partners in the media" for the "surge in violence and lawlessness."

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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announces open registration for hunting workshops

Registration for Hunting 101 Workshops are now open.

Lusk Alabama News
Birmingham pastor: Episcopal Church transgenderism resolution dismisses sacred text, moves into idolatry – 'Nothing short of child abuse'

Pastor Rich Lusk responded to this recent decision by the Episcopal bishops, calling it one more compromise in a long string of compromises made by the Episcopal church and other denominations.

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State Sen. Price, wife arrested on misdemeanors after neighbor's roaming cattle complaint

State Senator Randy Price (R-Opelika) and his wife, Lee County Revenue Commissioner Oline Price, surrendered to authorities after a warrant was issued for them regarding roaming cattle.

Jefferson County Superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin Alabama News
Jefferson Co. Schools superintendent addresses LGBTQ, Title IX expansion -- 'Very convoluted and cumbersome'

The superintendent of the second-largest school system in Alabama said his school system would follow the law when it comes to policies concerning transgender and non-binary issues. He also said changes were necessary after Title IX expansion.

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Buzz swirls about HBO, Vice Studios wiretapping women during sorority recruitment at the University of Alabama

A rumor of girls wearing wiretaps caused paranoia among sororities at the University of Alabama (UA) last week. One girl claims she was dropped from the recruitment process after being accused of wearing a mic. 

Simjee Alabama News
Good Samaritan shot back before being killed during attempted armed robbery near Cheaha State Park

The Clay County Sheriff's Office announced the capture of a suspect in a shooting that left one person dead and another injured.

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Alabama cyber firm helping businesses worldwide recover from cyber attacks

“Cybercrime has been rising for decades, but the pandemic and remote users working from home have created the perfect storm for criminal hacking.”

Mike Rogers Alabama News
U.S. Rep. Rogers joins Leader McCarthy, GOP leadership in criticizing Biden administration on one-year anniversary of Afghan exit

U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Saks) joined House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Mike Turner (R-Ohio), and James Comer (R-Ky.) in commemorating the occasion in an op-ed posted on Fox News.

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CEO Nick Sellers addresses World Games 2022 $14 million deficit

The World Games 2022 came to a close in Birmingham last month after falling $14 million short of breaking even.

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Helena's ABC Polymer charged in death of worker that was pulled through machine

A plastic fabrication plant in Helena is facing two misdemeanor charges and up to a $500,000 fine in connection with the death of a worker in 2017.

Davis Alabama News
Teen reported missing out of Helena found safe

The Helena Police Department is asking for information to help locate a missing 15-year-old.

Ryandavis Alabama News
Wide receiver Ryan Davis finds his way back into the UAB football lineup

Ryan Davis was a full participant in UAB football practice on Monday morning.

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Franklin County Watermelon Festival kicking off on Friday

The Franklin County Watermelon Festival is this weekend in Russellville.

Colburn Alabama News
Alabama man begins 90-day jail sentence after viral video showed him abusing puppies

A Winfield man charged with animal cruelty after a video showing him abusing puppies circulated on social media, pleaded guilty and begins his 90-day jail sentence in the Tuscaloosa jail.

Matrix Alabama News
Lagniappe's Rob Holbert: Matrix-Canopy lawsuit exposing 'underbelly' of Alabama politics

Last week, a report from Mobile-based newspaper Lagniappe revealed a new twist in the ongoing legal saga between political consulting groups Matrix LLC and Canopy Partners based on legal filings last week.

Gerritson Alabama News
Obama-era IRS victim Becky Gerritson warns 87k new agents could be 'part of another targeting scheme'

Concerns are raised as President Joe Biden is expected to sign a bill into law that would double the number of IRS personnel over the next 10 years.

Reynolds Alabama News
Public Intoxication charge dropped against Mobile City Councilman Ben Reynolds

Monday, Baldwin County District Judge Michelle Thomason signed off on Baldwin County District Attorney Bob Wilters decision to dismiss a public intoxication charge against Mobile City Councilman Ben Reynolds. 

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Alabama Department of Corrections faces struggle to hire and retain personnel

Ask anyone with insight into the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), and they'll tell you it is understaffed.

Raymond Matthew McKinney Alabama News
Decatur man charged with rape of a relative after being released on $0 bond for sexual assault of a minor

A Decatur man has been charged with two felony sexual assault charges months after being released with no bail on a previous charge of sexually assaulting a person under 12.

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